Santa Cruz Bicycles Tallboy Mountain Bike Frame

Why We Like The Tallboy Mountain Bike Frame

We’re riding faster than ever this season and outpacing our current rig, so building up our dream bikes from the Santa Cruz Tallboy Mountain Bike Frame is a no-brainer. With 120mm of rear travel supported by Fox aboard VPP suspension linkage, there’s no compromise between a plush and responsive ride. The alloy frame allows us to save a little dough so we can throw on better components with too much of a weight penalty. We’re ripping through new loops fast and old loops faster than ever aboard the trail eating 29in-wheeled machine. With its slacked-out 65.5-degree head-tube angle and 76.4-degree seat-tube angle, there’s no excuse for getting over obstacles or up them.

Details

• Trail-focused bike with a downhill pedigree
• Aluminum frame cuts cost without cutting quality
• VPP suspension linkage allows for bottomless feel while descending
• Fox Performance shock soaks up harsh hits
• Low-slung shock lowers center of gravity for better stability
• Boost rear axle spacing stiffens up platform

Tech Specs

• Frame Material: Aluminum
• Suspension: VPP
• Wheel Size: 29in
• Rear Shock: FOX Float Performance DPS
• Rear Travel: 120mm
• Head Tube Diameter: IS42/52
• Bottom Bracket Type: English/BSA 68/73mm
• Cable Routing: internal
• Brake Type: disc
• Seatpost Diameter: 31.6mm
• Rear Axle: 12 x 148mm thru-axle
• Tire Clearance: 29in x 2.6in